Cocktail Sauce

May 10, 2019

Cocktail Sauce

A throwback to the 1960’s, Cocktail Sauce originated in Britain and soon became very popular. Homemade is better and a breeze to make.

Cocktail Sauce is most commonly associated with Shrimp, however, can be served with any seafood. This make 2 servings of sauce (2 TBSP each) served with 6 shrimp per serving.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine British
Keyword Chili Sauce, horseradish, Shrimp

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (68 gr) Heinz Chili Sauce (4 CHO/TBSP) 16 CHO
  • ½ tsp prepared Horseradish 1 CHO/TSP .5 CHO
  • ¼ tsp Tabasco Sauce 0 CHO
  • ½ tsp Gin 0 CHO
  • Lemon Wedges to Garnish

TOTAL CHO 16.5 CHO

  • TOTAL WEIGHT 72 GRAMS
  • 16.5 CHO DIVIDED BY 72 GRAMS (.229 CHO/GRAM)
  • 1 TBSP = 17 GRAMS (.229 CHO x 17) 3.89 CHO/TBSP

Instructions

  1. Mix all sauce ingredients and keep covered in the refrigerator until serving.

Recipe Notes

Shrimp: Bring salted water to a boil. Add desired number of shrimp and just return to boil and shrimp turn pink. Do not overcook. Drain and gently run cold water over shrimp until cold to touch. Place on paper towel in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Keep refrigerated until serving.


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